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Caregiver (CNA/HHA) Per Diem

Monarch Communities logoMonarch Communities$20–$21/hrWatchung, New JerseyPart-timePosted 2w ago
  • PRN / per diem

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This posting states $20–$21 an hour. Open caregiver jobs in New Jersey post a median of $19 an hour, the middle half $17.50–$20.70, across 128 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Caregivers employed in New Jersey earn a median of $17.83 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

The Caregiver will report to Health & Wellness Director. The Caregiver is a per diem, non-exempt, hourly position.

Base Pay : $20.00 - $21.00 / Hour

Job Overview

Assists residents in all aspects of their daily life as indicated in the resident’s care plan, including personal care, food service, housekeeping, laundry, behavior management, socialization, and activities.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Provide resident care to residents that include bathing, dressing, toileting, and feeding, as outlined in their care plan
  • Maintain the safety, comfort, dignity, and confidentiality of all residents
  • Escort residents to meals and activities
  • Ensures all assigned residents are clean, neatly dressed and groomed, safe, and fed during assigned shifts
  • Document all services provided to your assigned residents during your shift
  • Report any change of condition in a resident immediately to your supervisor
  • Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aid
  • Knowledge and experience in working with the elderly population, preferred dementia experience

Physical Abilities

  • While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell.
  • An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in up to 50 lbs. Intermittent physical activity includes lifting and supporting residents. The associate must use proper body mechanics.

Benefits Offered (Per Diem Employees)

  • Flexible Schedule
  • On the job training
  • Free Parking

Equal Opportunity Statement

Monarch Communities and Brandywine Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

From Monarch Communities's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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